TOPIC: Old plastic thru-hulls

Old plastic thru-hulls 4 years 8 months ago #142072

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I've been replacing a number of old hoses and such on our 40+ year old Silverton. On more then one occasion the plastic fitting easily snapped right off while attempting to remove the hose. And on on of them the flange on a thru hull just disintegrated when I touched it.

Even though they are plastic - or maybe especially so - they get brittle with age and after 40+ years they bear replacing. They may look ok, but they can easily fail and send your classic to the bottom! Best to replace every one of them during a resto or renovation.

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Old plastic thru-hulls 4 years 8 months ago #142074

Ike Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 480 Karma: 22 Thank you received: 14	Good advice. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Old plastic thru-hulls 4 years 8 months ago #142117

sailor58 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 173 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 5	I was taught to use only bronze through-hulls below the waterline. Plastic is okay above the water line. Bed them with plenty o' 5200. I replaced EVERY through-hull in my Owens. Cheap insurance... Larry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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